Jetting off on holiday this summer? Here’s some of our favourite reads that you might want to take on holiday with you…
The Duke & I by Julia Quinn: with the latest series on Netflix, discover where the story of the Bridgerton siblings began with Julia Quinn’s funny and romantic story focusing on the developing relationship between Daphne and the Duke of Hastings.
The Murder Game by Tom Hindle: for those who enjoy a great murder mystery may want to purchase this cleverly constructed mystery filled with twists and turns in a tight knit community after a murder takes place at the local hotel. Easy going and filled with interesting characters, you don’t see the ending coming…
Miss Austen Investigates by Jessica Bull: combining historical fiction with a murder at its centre, Jessica Bull’s debut novel is thoroughly engaging in the way in which it combines Jane Austen’s life with a fictional mystery. It is filled with great character development and plenty of suspects to keep the reader guessing.
Medea by Rosie Hewlett: gripping and poetic are two words that spring to mind when reading this magical and captivating take on Medea’s story. Easy to read and well written to give all of the characters fascinating backgrounds this is a great read for a holiday.
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint: books re-telling Greek mythological stories are all the range at the moment and it is books like this that make it easy to see why. This poetic take on giving life to the story of Atalanta has a sharp feminist take without it becoming overly heavy and keeps you engaged from start to finish.
All About Me! by Mel Brooks: for those looking for a laugh-out-loud and genuinely insightful look at the film and comedy industry need to read this brilliant and insightful book by Mel Brooks. While it is a more professional biography rather than about his personal life, it is interesting to read about his influences and how some of his most famous films came to be.
By Emma Clarendon